World Chess Hall of Fame
The World Chess Hall of Fame honors the most legendary chess players, influential figures, and innovative contributors from around the globe whose profound impact has shaped chess history and inspired generations. Representatives of the World Chess Federation (Fédération Internationale des Échecs, FIDE) select a new class of inductees each year, recognizing unparalleled global achievement in chess.
Carl Schlechter
inducted 2015
Kira Zvorykina
inducted 2018
Paula Kalmar-Wolf
inducted 2017
Mark Taimanov
inducted 2019
Chen Zhu
inducted 2024
Bent Larsen
inducted 2023
Elena Donaldson-Akhmilovskaya
inducted 2024
Lajos Portisch
inducted 2023
